Brough Lodge Trust

We fund free hand-knitting to youngsters to secure Shetland's culture and skills

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The Brough Lodge Trust developed a vision that entailed offering Shetland-wide free hand-knitting instruction to youngsters by experienced volunteers: ShetlandPeerieMakkers. In Oct 2015 a plan has been implemented to verify teaching methods using 5 pilot projects.A 2nd phase of pilots is due 2016.

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"Small donation as I have been gifted a Shetland knitting book free of charge."

Gillian Cook donated

£10.00 + £0.00 Gift Aid

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"I’ve been visiting Shetland for 30 years; always go to Fetlar to see Brough Lodge. I remember looking through the windows 30 years ago at Lady Nicholson’s clothes falling from the crumbling wardrobes!"

Tina Hamilton-James donated

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

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"I've been knitting since I was 8 years old, almost 60 years of making sweaters and hats, shawls and socks. I love to teach others to knit and hope that my donation will help you do the same."

Christy Pines donated

$50.00 + $0.00 Gift Aid

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"I love the support of the children in school to learn this unique art and craft"

Cynthia Mackay donated

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"We loved our time with Tracey & the Peeriemakkers in Havnamoe about 2 weeks ago. Thanks so much, and keep up the great work!"

Jim Petkiewicz donated

$150.00 + $0.00 Gift Aid

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"Keep up the great work. A fantastic way to ensure the great traditions continue."